The Liza Engel Blog

I used to have a boss who would bring me to events I’d never been to—big industry meetups, forums, sometimes even fancy receptions full...

Recently, more than one person has stopped me mid-conversation and said: “You’re glowing.” I laughed—unsure whether to take it as a...

“Mom, I’m bored.” My kids no longer say this—because boredom is a bend in the road in our house, right before creativity kicks in. You...

In the eleventh grade, I had a teacher who, at the time, both terrified and fascinated me. His booming voice, dramatic flair, and...

We talk a lot about burnout, balance, and boundaries — especially as leaders. But let’s be honest: most of us are still trying to...

There’s a peculiar ache in the dreams that never came true. We tend to celebrate fulfilled dreams—the achievements, milestones, and...

Whenever my kids come to me and say, “Mom, I’m bored,” I smile. Not in a sarcastic way—genuinely. “That’s great,” I say. “Boredom means...

Saddles, Bulls, and a Life Lesson in Leadership I was about twelve, proudly sitting in the saddle and thrilled to miss a mid-May school...

Why embracing both discipline and spontaneity can make you a better communicator, leader, and presenter “Who Tipped the Garbage?!” A...

Have you ever felt that quiet nudge inside — the one urging you to do things differently, even when “the book” says otherwise? That nudge...

If I were an animal, what would I be? That was the question a mentor once asked me—not as a joke, but as a serious prompt for...

The Unexpected Lesson on a Narrow Croatian Road It began like a scene from a film—those sunlit European roads that look charming until...

Have you ever experienced a surge of powerful inspiration that ideas came pouring out effortlessly? That sensation—often referred to as...

What if your next big idea isn’t hiding in a podcast, meeting, or brainstorming but somewhere far more ordinary? Creativity doesn’t...

Why reframing your narrative is the real superpower in leadership and life What if your most cringeworthy leadership moment wasn’t a...

Have you ever questioned whether to stay in a job, a role, or a company? Maybe you feel stuck, drained, or uninspired. Or maybe, deep...

What My Cowboy Dad Taught Me About Leadership I didn’t expect to talk about my cowboy Dad on International Women’s Day. Photo by...

Have you ever felt like life is throwing you into the deep end? Good. It means you’re ready. I remember my first presentation to an...

We make countless decisions every day—some big, some small—but often, we overanalyze, hesitate, and get stuck in indecision. The best...

You delivered the perfect pitch for a business case. The strategy was solid—an investment in year one with a strong ROI by year three....